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Even if mothers smoke away from their babies, the third-hand smoke that is, the residue left behind on clothes, furniture and car upholstery is toxic. Smoking and breastfeeding can also affect milk production its been associated with a decrease in milk supply (which has the potential to affect babys weight gain) and an inhibition of the let-down reflex for the mother, according to La Leche League International

Tobacco companies falsely marketed and promoted low-tar and light cigarettes as less harmful than regular cigarettes to keep people smoking and sustain revenues

When people mistook the for an O, Jean didn't change it

Bans and Black Markets Are to Blame Though journalists have mostly ignored this fundamental detail, they are not wrong about the Wisconsin story being a cautionary tale

20 minutes - Heart rate and blood pressure drop 24 hours - Nicotine level in your body drops to zero A few days - The carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal 2-3 months - Blood circulation improves and lung function increases 1-12 months - Coughing and shortness of breath decrease after quitting 1-2 years - Your risk of heart attack reduces 3-6 years - The added risk of coronary heart disease drops by half 5-10 years - The risk of throat, mouth, and voice box cancer drops by half 10-15 years - Your risk of lung cancer drops by half to that of a person who still smokes Smoking makes cancer treatment difficult and ineffective

Although the law now prohibits the tobacco industry from using these terms, brands like American Spirit are still misleading consumers with descriptors like natural, organic, and additive-free, causing some consumers to believe they are choosing a healthier brand of tobacco
